Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
The Grateful Dog PlayCare Has Survived – and – Thrived Through the Pandemic
The Cervantes’ kept both locations open with extended hours through those fraught months of 2020, and created so much goodwill among their clients that they were featured in a KRON4 television news segment.
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On the Heels of New State Indoor Mask Mandate, Marin Follows Suit, Effective Dec. 15
Though the vast majority of businesses in Mill Valley had continued to recommend patrons to wear masks indoors, the statewide policy shift was a direct reflection of the arrival of the new, highly transmissible omicron variant.
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Kiddo! Touts 40 years of Funding Arts Education in Mill Valley Public Schools, Deploys Its Distinctive Thermometers to Track Fundraising Progress
“Our community continues to step up year after year to support excellence in education in Mill Valley,” says School Board President Emily Uhlhorn. “We’re particularly thankful this year as we recognize that Covid has impacted every aspect of life, yet our community continues to support our students, teachers, and staff.
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Mt. Tam Church Hosts Drive-Thru Nativity 12/19, Christmas Eve Services 12/24
Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church dives into Christmas this month with a pair of events, a Drive-Thru Nativity scene on Dec. 19, and a pair of Christmas Eve services five days later.
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Oh What Fun: Mill Valley Winterfest Brings a Jolt of Holiday Spirit to Mill Valley!!
As usual, the giant rainbow slide was the main attraction for the kiddos, while a fantastic lineup of singers, dancers and musicians to perform throughout the day, including the Tam High Jazz Ensemble, Happy Feet Dance School, Natalia Betzler & Marin Conservatory of Dance. Chabad Mill Valley’s Brooklyn shop and community space led the lighting of a huge ice menorah amidst the eight days of Hanukkah.
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Amidst Supply Chain Insanity, Get Out of the House For Some In-Person Shopping That Lifts Up Your Community!
But while there’s still reason for safety-first caution with in-person shopping, there’s retail gold to be found in Mill Valley’s commercial districts, from the apparel and jewelry shops downtown and the the ever-vibrant Mill Valley Lumber Yard to funky Miller Avenue, eclectic Tam Junction and the vast Strawberry Village outdoor shopping center.
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As the Popularity of E-Bikes Continues to Surge, Mill Valley Basks in Having Two of the Best in the Bay Area
As is evident from a stroll on Miller Avenue or the Mill Valley-Sausalito multi-use path just about any time of day, the popularity of e-bikes has exploded in recent years, and looks to continue to surge for years to come. And lucky for local e-bike lovers – and even those intrigued by what the fuss is all about – Mill Valley has two of the best e-bike shops in the Bay Area.
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Two Neat Debuts 2022 Marin Calendar, the Perfect Holiday Gift for Lovers of Laughter, Gorgeous Photography and Marin County
Two Neat has been an institution in Mill Valley for more than 35 years – with a little something for everyone. Bjou and his team have outdone themselves this holiday season, unveiling the Marin County Calendar 2022.
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Where Two Roads Diverge, Tim Ryan Continues to Choose the Path of Community Vitality and Creativity
Tim Ryan has created the Santa Fork, replete with beard curls and all, drawing yet another round of raves: “You are a treasure, Tim! Many thanks for the smiles.”
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Poet and/the Bench Hosts ‘Sip and Shop for a Cause’ – Dec. 16
Jeffrey Levin and Bonnie Powers, owners of the five-year-old Poet and/the Bench lifestyle store and jewelry atelier space, are hosting a ‘Sip and Shop for a Cause’ on Dec. 16, 5:30-7pm to support Youth in Arts.
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The Case to #ShopMV: NY Times’ Wirecutter Says Shopping Local Returns 3x More Money to the Local Economy
When you buy local, your money does much more for your community than it does when you shop at national chains. Three times more money returns to the local economy when you shop locally, while eating at locally owned restaurants brings in two times more money.
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Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery Shows ‘Country/City: Coastal Villages and Urbanscapes’ by Susan Grossman – Thru Dec. 24
Eagles-Smith is set to unveil a new exhibit this week with “Country/City: Coastal Villages and Urbanscapes,” by Susan Grossman, whose work is featured above. The show runs through Dec. 24, with an artist reception on Dec. 4, 4-6pm, featuring a special performance at 5pm by Alan Black, the principal cellist of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
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